Former interim government adviser on religious affairs Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain said that proper recognition of students’ merit and achievements not only honors their success but also strengthens their confidence and determination. He made the remarks on March 30 at an event held at the BIAM Auditorium in Dhaka, organized by Maktabatul Fatah Bangladesh, a branch of Al Fatah Group, where scholarships and honors were awarded to outstanding students.

The event was presided over by Al Fatah Group Managing Director M. A. Saeed and attended by Islamic scholars including Mufti Hifzur Rahman, Mufti Rafiqul Islam Madani, Maulana Ashraf Ali Nizampuri, and Maulana Abdul Jalil Faruqi. Dr. Khalid urged meritorious students to gain proficiency in Arabic, English, and Bangla to showcase their talent globally, emphasizing that qualified individuals never remain unemployed.

During the ceremony, top three male and female students from the 2026 Dawra-e-Hadith examination under Al-Haiatul Ulya Lil-Jamiatil Qawmia were honored, while 33 top students from Befaq examinations received one-time merit scholarships. Winners of a quiz competition also received cash awards under the “Education Scholarship 2025” program.